Click here for the Montreal City Profile and the Montreal Candidature File (PDF).

Even the city itself acknowledges that 'design in Montreal is not simply for show but a source of daily well-being' (Montreal's candidature file).  Not only has Montreal demonstrated that design can be a powerful tool in promoting inclusion and plurality of values, but the city has also called upon its citizens to play a critical and active part in mobilizing design to inspire more innovative living environments that enhance daily life and existence.

The city exudes great economic and social development potential through the engine of design, and there is no doubt that it is backed by the support and involvement of its public, private and civil society sectors.

Further reading:

• Montreal Press Release (PDF, in French)
• Economic Impact Study (PDF, in French)

External link:

• Design Montreal

	UNESCO Urban Design Workshop, 20 - 27 October 2007 05 Oct 2007 - A detailed programme of activities and a list of participants have been released by the City of Montreal

	A young Montréal industrial designer will work at Les Ateliers de Paris. 27 Aug 2007 - Louis Drouin, a young Montréal industrial designer was awarded a $25,000 financial aid to develop and launch a line of kitchen utensils during a six-month stay at Les Ateliers de Paris starting in November.

	Photo Exhibition on 'Montreal UNESCO City of Design' held in Montreal Airport 15 Jun 2007 - A series of photographs by young Montrealers highlights the work of local designers, architects, artisans and fashion designers.

	Designer's Posters at the Festival Mode et Design 07 Jun 2007 - Posters created by designers at the graphic design firm Sid Lee will be on display as part of the Festival mode et design de Montréal from 6 to 10 June

	"Imaginer la place d'Armes" Urban Design Workshop 18 May 2007 - Designers and architects from Buenos Aires, Berlin and Montréal rethink the place d’Armes

	Montreal celebrates design during an open-day event 06 May 2007 - Following Montréal’s recent designation as a UNESCO City of Design, the Design Montréal Office celebrated during an open day event on 5 May 2007.